A run-down part of Swansea city centre described as “dilapidated” and “tired” could be transformed under new plans.

There is set to be new shops and apartments at 2-14 College Street as outline plans have been lodged by Langland’s Peter Loosemore to change use of the ground floor from mixed-use commercial use to retail, professional services or food and drink.

Empty units along the stretch include the former Crossfire games shop and the former home of Formal Hire, which moved to Cwmdu .

There are also plans to change of use of first second and third floors from commercial to residential use, and provide extended second, third floor, and an additional fourth floor to provide 28 additional residential units.

The application seeks consent to regenerate the building it describes as “dilapidated” and “tired looking” and says is in “major need of re-development”.

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How the building could look if plans are approved. (Image: Swansea Council)

It says it will “sustain the commercial centre of the city centre through the provision of a mix of commercial units which complement one another” and “provide additional quality residential accommodation which responds sensitively to the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding street-scene”.

The application states: “This part of the city centre is earmarked for major re-generation under the City Deal and it is hoped that this development will be a catalyst for further development along this important innovation corridor.

“The redevelopment will provide local people with much-needed jobs during construction and furthermore will provide good quality residential accommodation which should help benefit the wider local community and wider county economy.”